Client side Senior Project Manager - Commercial property

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prominent hedge fund in London as a Senior Project Manager, overseeing high-value commercial property projects. This unique role combines project management with property investment, providing exposure to significant market opportunities and direct interaction with senior leadership.

Benefits

Opportunity to work with substantial resources

Involvement in high-value transactions

Direct reporting to senior leadership team

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager in commercial property.
• Strong understanding of construction costs and refurbishment processes.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, profit-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee major refurbishment and fit-out projects through external consultancies.
• Manage building upgrades and coordinate property maintenance activities.
• Support investment team with construction cost analysis.

Skills

Project Management

Construction Cost Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Communication

EPC Compliance Knowledge

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Client side Senior Project Manager - Commercial property, City of London

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Client:

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd

Location:

City of London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

Hedge Fund | London |

About the Company

Our client is a well-established hedge fund with ex-Deutsche Bank partners managing £600M+ in assets worldwide. With significant capital to deploy in the UK market, they are actively expanding their property portfolio and seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee their growing real estate operations.
Owning one large office in London, which is currently undergoing major refurbishment, the client is expecting to increase this significantly in future, so the candidate will need to be adaptable and know how to assess new properties for what is needed- either soft maintenance, or major refurbishments.

The Role
This is a unique position combining traditional project management with property management oversight and investment support. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership in a dynamic environment where strategic decisions are driven by market opportunities and profit optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee major refurbishment and fit-out projects through external PM/QS consultancies
• Manage building upgrades including lifts, doors, and EPC compliance improvements
• Coordinate property maintenance activities through appointed property management companies
• Support the investment team with construction cost analysis and feasibility assessments
• Assist with due diligence on potential property acquisitions (typically 3-4 live opportunities)
• Liaise with various stakeholders including contractors, consultants, and regulatory bodies

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Project Manager, ideally with commercial property exposure
• Strong understanding of construction costs and building refurbishment processes
• Experience working with external consultancies and managing multiple stakeholders
• Knowledge of EPC regulations and compliance requirements
• Ability to support investment decisions with practical construction insight
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, profit-driven environment

What's On Offer

• Opportunity to work with a successful hedge fund with substantial resources
• Involvement in high-value commercial property transactions
• Direct reporting to senior leadership team

Available for immediate start due to current incumbent's relocation
This role offers a unique opportunity to combine project management expertise with exposure to property investment in a well-funded, dynamic environment.